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I Suddenly Want a Pair of Leather Trousers—I Think These Are the Best Ones
I’ve become a woman possessed—I simply must own a pair of leather trousers this year. It’s really rare that this kind of desire sweeps over me. For a fashion editor, I actually buy very little. So when the urge comes, I know I should follow it, as 99.9% of the time, it results in a sensible purchase that I’ll get plenty of wear out of for years to come. Once upon a time, leather trousers were the ultimate in discomfort. One can’t help but instantly conjure up images of Ross from Friends and his leather-pant disaster when considering them. But since then the technology behind the hides and fabrics used has moved on leaps and bounds (stretch leather and leather-blends are a thing of absolute genius), we’re now at a point where the association...
If You’re Over 40, You Have “Mature” Skin—Here’s the Best Foundation for It
The idea that your skincare routine should change with your age is nothing new—the label “formulated for mature skin” speaks to that fact. But this somewhat vague designation begs the question: What exactly is “mature” skin, and at what age is your skin considered mature? “It’s hard to say a definitive number,” said Morgan Rabach, MD, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of New York City–based LM Medical. “The age of someone’s skin doesn’t necessarily sync up with the age of the person.” She adds that a variety of factors play a role in skin maturity, including genetics, ethnicity, overall health, and lifestyle choices like hydration, smoking, drinking, and sun exposure. According to Rabach, “mature” skin is mo...
I Have Expensive Taste and a High-Street Budget—So, I Shop at Uniqlo
Ask me any day of the week which high street store I actually buy the most pieces from and the answer might surprise you: Uniqlo. Sure, Zara has its trend strengths, H&M stocks everything you could imagine, the quality at COS or Arket is unmistakable, M&S can be relied upon for wardrobe staples, and there’s always something fun to find at River Island… but in terms of the affordable brand that has held the most reliable, long-lasting position in my wardrobe (and is worn by me on the regular), it’s Japanese-born Uniqlo. I have pieces that date way back—a coat from the first Jil Sander +J collection (2009!), a printed co-ord from the range created with Celia Birtwell (2013) and basics like HEATTECH roll-necks that I’ve also owned f...
Nail Techs Say These Winter Nail Trends Are About to Take Off
We’re fully into the winter swing, and naturally, we want to know what winter nail trends will take the season by storm. We love timeless nail colours that will see us through autumn and winter. However, with the party season just on the horizon, we’re also turning towards party nail designs to help us get into the festivities. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Gagosian Announces New Board of Directors
Larry Gagosian formed a new Board of Directors tasked with shaping the future direction of his mega gallery. Comprised of 12 leading figures from disparate fields, the board was established late last year and held its first of two annual meetings in May. “The strategic input and guidance of the Board of Directors will complement the tactical approach of the gallery’s leadership team and senior gallery directors who oversee day-to-day strategy and business development, artist relationships and exhibitions, information and technology, and infrastructure, under the continued direction of Mr. Gagosian, wrote a press release. Amongst the influential members chosen are Delphine Arnault, the executive vice president of Louis Vuitton, filmmaker Sofia Coppola and artist Jenny Saville. “I felt it wa...
Andy Dixon Reflects on His ‘Patron’s Homes’ in New Exhibition
Over the past decade, Canadian artist Andy Dixon has followed an age-old tradition of creating paintings that reference both the artist’s own studio, along with the settings in which they ultimately live in. From Van Gogh’s Window in the Studio to Matisse’s The Red Studio, Dixon returns to this meta form of art-making in My Patron’s Homes. On view at Over the Influence (OTI) in Paris, Dixon showcases 16 new paintings from his Masterpiece and Patron’s Homes series. In the latter, the artist sought to continue the tradition of highlighting the process and business behind art “by depicting my original painting not in my studio, but hanging in its new home, that of the patron who acquired the work,” Dixon said in a statement. “This shifts the focus from the romantic to the pragmatic; instead o...
Porsche Officially Reveals the 911 Dakar
This is the Porsche 911 Dakar. Quite the oddball, right? Having been recently teased as a prototype as it scaled the highest volcano in the world, the German marque has officially unveiled its off-roading-ready 911 sports car at the Los Angeles Auto Show, just days after Lamborghini previewed its upcoming go-anywhere Huracán Sterrato. The 911 Dakar is not a mere publicity stunt, however. For Porsche, Paris-Dakar rallying is in its DNA, having won the 1984 race with its heavily-modified 911 that simultaneously gave way to the all-wheel-drive 911 platform that’s used in some of the automaker’s finest 911s, like the Turbo. As a result, this is why the car you see above is specced with the optional $26,000 USD “Rallye Design Package,” which draws inspiration from the 19...
EA Sports Compiles the Best Songs From 25 Years of FIFA
In honor of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, EA Sports revisited the last 25 years of their soundtracks to create the “Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack.” Known for their fantastic and often electronic-heavy soundtracks, EA Sports is using the World Cup festivities to celebrate the sounds of 25 years of their industry-leading game. Live now in FIFA 23 is a new gameplay update inspired by this year’s World Cup in Qatar, which allows players to reenact the upcoming tournament, enter online competitions, add their own countries who did not make the cut and more. Earlier in the month, the game’s developers asked fans to share their favorite songs from the long-running FIFA series before compiling the 100 tracks. They then revealed that 40 had been chosen to be included in ...
I Just Assembled 6 Showstopping Evening Outfits for Every Budget
Hello, party season! We’ve missed you. After a solitary winter and a scorching hot summer, we’re finally to back to socialising just like before—birthdays, dinners, and the impending Christmas parties—and with the way our social calendars filled up almost overnight, our first thought is what to wear. Dressing for a night out in winter is a tricky thing to master. We have to consider fashion and functionality in a way we didn’t during the warmer months, plus navigating unspoken dress codes. Is the event dressy enough to warrant high heels, or will I be more comfortable in flats? It might be freezing, but if I’ve spent enough on a special dress, will wearing my winter coat spoil the effect? (And please, do not even get...
Yup, I Just Found the Perfect Mango Dupe For Hailey Bieber’s Gorgeous £1692 Coat
In the winter, a good coat has the power to make anything look good, even if it’s just a groutfit (that’s grey outfit) and trainers. No one understands this and uses it to their advantage quite as masterfully as Hailey Bieber, as proven by one of her most recent ensembles. For a lunch date at Matsuhisa in L.A., the model transformed her all-grey sweatsuit, dad sneakers, and baseball cap into an outfit worth writing about, all thanks to the addition of a Wardrobe.NYC coat from her recent collaboration with the brand. (Her grey Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie bag, which she’s been carrying a lot lately, didn’t hurt.) With broad, padded shoulders, sharp lapels, and a buttery, camel-coloured finish, her choice of outerwear is a thing of beauty. There̵...
We Tried the Bespoke Hair Colour Service That Hairdressers Swear By
When you work in fashion and beauty, there’s no better time than the beginning of a new season. New seasons mean new collections to wear, products to try, weather to dress for and often, a refreshed cycle of trends to discover. With more micro-trends emerging every day on social media, we’ve noticed a shift away from traditional beauty trends as people move towards feel-good beauty regimens that harness their personal styles and moods. This is also the case with hair—just ask any hairdresser in the know (or refer to our beauty editor, as I often do), and they’ll tell you that whether you’re after a lob or a bob, want to go blonder or try the copper colour of the moment, it’s all about making the trend work for your hair, not making your hair work for the trend...
EmRata Wore a £26 Zara Buy With the Boots on Every Editor’s Winter Wish List
Once you decide you love something, it’s psychologically proven that you’ll see it everywhere. It’s called the frequency illusion (kind of), and yes, it’s real. Since I, like so many of my fellow editors, am fully smitten with point-toe, knee-high boots, I’m not surprised that the exact style has become practically unavoidable in my everyday life, whether I’m working on a story or walking around the city. But even with all that exposure, I’m convinced the most recent time I spotted a pair was my chicest sighting yet. For an especially wintery day in NYC, Emily Ratajkowski debuted the perfect fall outfit, which included a brown moto jacket worn over a black bodysuit and combined with a khaki-co...
